Process Engineer

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At M&M Industries
, we take pride in producing high-quality plastic packaging solutions that make a difference in everyday life. Our success starts with the people who make it all happen — from the production floor to the engineering team.

• Enforces all company policies and procedures while promoting a safety‑first culture.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area with emphasis on safety, quality, and productivity.
• Creates and drives training and development opportunities for Process Technicians.
• Supports Engineering with part design, tool design, prototyping, mold sampling, and approval.
• Leads the dimensional reconciliation process through Master Mold setup, DOE’s, and confirmation runs.
• Develops process specifications to ensure quality output of molded products.
• Optimizes processes using data acquisition software and end‑product performance testing.
• Interacts with customers, suppliers, and internal resources to resolve technical and production challenges.
• Implements process and quality improvements using Lean and Continuous Improvement methods focused on reducing cycle time, scrap, and downtime while improving OEE.
• Troubleshoots material and processing issues to maintain consistent quality and efficiency.
• Collaborates with Production and Maintenance to analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow, and equipment layout for maximum efficiency.
• Partners with the Tooling Manager to ensure optimized processing and care of tools.
• Works with mold vendors to streamline onboarding of new tools and ensure ease of use in production.
• Applies statistical methods to estimate manufacturing capabilities, improve current processes, and develop tools and standards that promote shop floor autonomy.
• Leads cross‑functional teams to identify key issues, plan and implement corrective actions, and validate effectiveness.
• Creates Work Instructions and documentation for Molding best practices.

• Ability to inspire and develop a team through trust, engagement, follow‑up, and collaboration with vendors, teammates, and customers.
• Proven analytical ability to interpret data and trends and prepare written correspondence and presentations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and motivational skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of scientific molding concepts.
• Ability to program robots and assist with the development of end‑of‑arm tooling.

• High School Diploma (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Plastic Processing (preferred)

• RJG Master Molder or equivalent (required)
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt (preferred)

• Application experience with Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Kanban system design and implementation, and Total Predictive Maintenance (required).
• Minimum 5 years of structured problem‑solving experience using recognized tools and techniques (required).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an injection molding engineering or processing role with direct responsibility for the molding process (required).
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience (direct or indirect) with Process Technicians (required).

• Manage People:
  Yes — Directly or Indirectly (Process Technicians and Material Handlers)

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Packaging & Containers